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Strawberry & Spinach Summer Salad

A simple spinach salad that highlights the sweetness of summer.

INGREDIENTS & INSTRUCTIONS —

  1. MARINATE THE STRAWBERRIES: Combine the following, place in fridge -

    • ½ pint strawberries, sliced or quartered

    • 1 tablespoon sugar

    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  2. MAKE HONEY ALMONDS: Combine the following, place in the oven, till almonds are slightly golden (about 10 mins at 300 degrees)

    • 1 cup sliced almonds

    • 1 tablespoon honey

  3. MAKE VINAIGRETTE: Combine & blend —

    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    • ½ cup olive oil

    • 1 shallot

    • ½ teaspoon salt

    • a handful of fresh mint leaves

  4. ADD TO SALAD BOWL & TOSS:

    • 1 container (washed) spinach

    • 4 ounces goat cheese

    • Marinated strawberries

    • Toasted Almonds

    • Homemade vinaigrette

I added Trader Joes Spicy pecans for extra nuts for an extra spicy crunch!